Burak Cem Müezzinoğlu

AML & Compliance Professional | Transaction Monitoring | KYC/CDD | Qualified Lawyer | Amsterdam

Netherlands

About

Qualified lawyer and compliance professional with experience in AML, KYC/CDD, and transaction monitoring across fintech and banking environments in the Netherlands. Supported financial crime detection and risk-based analysis at Adyen, one of Europe's leading payment platforms, working under WWFT requirements alongside Compliance, Risk, and Product teams. Previously contributed to corporate client onboarding and periodic reviews at Garanti BBVA International, with hands-on exposure to UBO identification, PEP and sanctions screening, and cross-border compliance workflows. Holding an LL.M. in Law and Technology from Tilburg University, I combine legal analytical skills with operational compliance expertise, enabling me to bridge regulatory frameworks and day-to-day risk management effectively. Open to AML, KYC/CDD, Transaction Monitoring, and Compliance Officer roles in Amsterdam, across fintech, banking, and advisory environments.

Experience

  • AML Analyst at Adyen
    Oct 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Perform transaction monitoring to detect unusual behavior and potential AML/CFT red flags, in compliance with WWFT and internal policies. • Escalate suspicious activities and draft structured AML risk reports to support decision-making. • Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Product teams to reassess client risk profiles and contribute to service continuation decisions. • Participate in case discussions and reviews influencing client servicing, transaction flows, and compliance strategy. • Analyze transaction patterns to identify potential automation or structuring behavior.

  • KYC Intern at Garanti BBVA International
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

    • Supported onboarding and periodic reviews of corporate clients in alignment with WWFT, KYC/AML guidelines, and internal risk frameworks. • Reviewed client documentation, performed sanctions/PEP screening, and conducted reputational risk checks. • Liaised with Sales, Compliance, and Operations to coordinate client setup, resolve onboarding gaps, and meet documentation deadlines. • Participated in Transactional Due Diligence and supported data entry into internal systems for new account setup. • Gained exposure to cross-border onboarding practices and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.

  • Gur Law Firm (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Lawyer
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 · 9 mos

    • Legal Intern
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Legal Counsel at Edvido
    Apr 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos